[E6] Joban Expressway both directions, Hirono IC to Minamisoma IC
Nighttime road closure notice

August 19th (Monday) - September 4th (Wednesday), September 24th (Tuesday) - September 26th (Thursday),
Weekdays from 8pm to 5am the next morning
~We will carry out pavement repair work, etc.~

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July 22 2024
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd.
Tohoku Regional Head Office Iwaki Management Office

NEXCO EAST Iwaki Management Office (Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture) will be implementing night-time road closures on both the inbound and outbound lanes of the E6 Joban Expressway (hereinafter referred to as the "Joban Expressway") from Hirono Interchange (hereinafter referred to as the "IC") to Minamisoma IC to carry out pavement repair work and other works.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, and we ask for your understanding and cooperation in allowing yourself plenty of time when heading out.

1. Closed section and date and time

  1. Closed section:
    [1] Joban Expressway inbound and outbound lanes, Hirono IC to Joban Tomioka IC
    [2] Joban Expressway both inbound and outbound lanes, Namie IC to Minamisoma IC
  2. Image image of closed section
    Geographical Survey Institute (Geographical Survey Institute) Processed by East Japan Expressway Co., Ltd.
    • Attached to each line E6 The indications such as indicate the route number (numbering) of Expressway.
  3. Date and time
    • [1] Joban Expressway both directions: Hirono IC to Joban Tomioka IC
    • Implementation date:
      August 19th (Monday) to September 4th (Wednesday) 2024
      From 20:00 to 5am the next morning
      Preparation day:
      2024- Friday, September 13, 2020
      From 20:00 to 5am the next morning
    • [2] Joban Expressway inbound and outbound lanes, Namie IC to Minamisoma IC
    • Implementation date:
      September 24th (Tuesday) to September 26th (Thursday) 2024
      From 20:00 to 5am the next morning
      Preparation day:
      2024 September 27, 2020, Monday, September 30, 2020
      From 20:00 to 5am the next morning
Image of date and time
Legend image image
Two-dimensional code image link to NEXCO EAST (Tohoku) X (formerly Twitter) (external link)
  • Parking areas (hereinafter referred to as "PA") within the road closure sections will be closed as follows:
    Joban Expressway PA on both sides
    8pm to 5am the next morning
  • In stormy weather, it will be postponed to the spare day.
  • The decision to proceed with construction will be announced on X (formerly Twitter), etc.

2. Detour

For detours, please refer to Appendix 1 [PDF: 233KB].
The detour will increase travel time, so please allow yourself plenty of time when traveling.

3. Regarding transit adjustments due to suspension of traffic

For customers who temporarily flow out of Expressway due to road closures, detour around the road closure section, re-enter and transfer in the forward direction, we will implement "connection adjustment" to adjust the toll according to the section used. increase. (Refer to Attachment-2 [PDF: 304KB])

How to use transit adjustment

ETC customers

  • For customers using ETC, please drive wirelessly at designated outflow ICs, and also wirelessly drive at re-inflow ICs. (Transfer certificates are not issued for ETC vehicles)
  • ETC time zone discount will be applied, considering the transited journey as one.
    Toll charges are adjusted at the time of billing, so they may differ from those displayed at the toll gate.
  • Insert the same ETC card for all journeys and pass through the ETC lane at the tollgate.

Customers such as cash

  • Customers paying with cash, etc. should receive a "transfer certificate" at the outflow designated IC, then take a "transit ticket" at the re-inflow IC, and then take the "transition certificate" at the toll booth where they pay the toll for the first time. Please hand over your ``book'' and ``traffic ticket.''

Common to ETC and cash customers

  • If the suspension of traffic is released after the outflow designated IC is released, the fare will be adjusted even if it is re-introduced from the IC (including the outflow designated IC) in the closed road section in the forward direction.
  • Only ETC-equipped vehicles can use Naraha Smart IC and Minamisoma Kashima Smart IC.

Four. Construction overview

On Joban Expressway inbound and outbound lanes, pavement repair work and lane division fence installation work will be carried out. In order to minimize inconvenience to customers, road closures will be implemented at night on weekdays when traffic volume is low, and work will be carried out in a concentrated and efficient manner. This work is necessary to ensure safe and comfortable use of Expressway, so we ask for your understanding and cooperation.

Photo of pavement repair work
Pavement repair work photos
Photo of lane division fence installation work
Photo of lane dividing fence installation work

Five. How to obtain traffic information

(1) Guidance by distribution / posting

  • Notice signs, posters and leaflets will be posted at toll booths and rest facilities nearby.
  • A banner will be posted on the overpass on the Expressway.

(2) Road traffic information that can be obtained before going out

(3) Road traffic information available while using the Expressway

  • Road information board
  • Highway radio (AM1620kHz)
    The highway radio section is indicated by signs on the Expressway.
  • Highway Information Terminal
    We will inform you of road information in an easy-to-understand manner by the monitor screens installed in SA / PA.
  • VICS
    You can get road traffic information with VICS-compatible car navigation and other on-board devices.
  • Information is also distributed on the official X (formerly Twitter) account.
    "NEXCO EAST (Tohoku)" (@e_nexco_tohoku)
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